In article , Derek
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"Fantom" wrote in message
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"Cliff" wrote in message
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Thats because they are a taper fit,if they came together it would be time
to replace them,dont worry,just get out & use them.


could you just double check that for me by checking the pic iv uploaded of
the actual rod. Appreciate your time.

http://tinyurl.com/y84cuy

TIA
Looks perfect to me that is the normal fit for spigot ferrules. Like Cliff
says when they touch its because the rod is worn out even then you can

Yes. It's normal. But no, when they touch don't shave anything from the
female ferrule - you'll be removing the reinforcing. Instead build up the
male ferrule with a thin layer of gelcoat resin or two part glue*.
Eventually (after several recoatings) you'll wear through the female ferrule
from the inside and then it's time to look for a new rod.

shave some off the end of the female side to gain a little more time, don't
think I 've ever had a rod that long tho'

A real old favourite is the usual candidate for this level of wear. I've
gone through a couple but I try to make sure they've dealt with a few
thousand fish first.

Cheerio,

* There used to be a special formulation for (coarse, matchfishing) pole
owners to use - they unship and reship their poles repeatedly during a
session and so their ferrules experience excessive wear. Might be worth
asking around if you get that far.

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